“The Russians are at a loss. For more than half a century they were guided historically by a doctrine. The question now is what should replace it; they have answered in only one simple dimension, leadership: follow the leader, obey the leader, trust the leader.” ~Zbigniew Brzezinski (2014)

“Crimea will remain unresolved for now but will serve as an enduring reminder that chauvinistic fanaticism is not the best point of departure for resolving complex issues. Putin’s actions are a threat not only to the West but also to Russia itself.” (2014) washingtonpost.com/opinions/zbign…

Refusing to take refugees only reinforces the IS narrative. Together with other NatSec leaders, I deplore xenophobia.ow.ly/Vlclu

The provocative initiatives in the South China Sea accomplish little but divvy up the map of Asia into pro-China or pro-US camps.

‘Don’t assume strong verbiage conveys strength…Don’t be an adventurer, especially when carrying a loaded weapon.’ wpo.st/qpFF2

Can Trump project a steady tone with historic vision and commitment while also understanding how the world is dramatically changing?

The American public and the global community need a major speech by Trump on foreign affairs that will set the tone for his administration.

Can bullish oil deals translate into a nuanced diplomacy able to corral the international cooperation needed to address global issues?

Provocative actions in the Asia-Pacific without any coherent strategy destabilizes an already fragile region. Cui bono?

The ideal geopolitical response to the global power crisis is a trilateral connection between US, China & Russia. bit.ly/2ivFc4g

How to address strategic insecurity in a turbulent age--published today by Zbigniew Brzezinski huffingtonpost.com/entry/us-china… via @TheWorldPost

Trump is clearly a clever tactician, but is he a strategist? Time will tell, and at what cost?

After entering the WH, Trump must give a major foreign policy speech that makes clear the new administration's objectives and principles.

Regardless of any isolationist escapism or pro-Putin deference, the US, for its own interest, should reaffirm its support of Ukraine.

The President should outline why America is important to the world, but also why the world needs America. msnbc.com/morning-joe/wa…

Does America have a foreign policy right now?

The AG Sessions controversy: it makes the idea of swearing an oath seem like a farce.

Faced with an increasingly belligerent North Korea, coordination with China should be our first choice, but it is not our only choice!

I’m pleased that Газета.Ru took my personal views seriously. It's not often a Russian newspaper does that to me! bit.ly/2opK8Ir

Sophisticated US leadership is the sine qua non of a stable world order. However, we lack the former while the latter is getting worse.